national

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Unlike House members who are elected by district and who depend on the president's office for funding, the country's 24 senators are elected on a national level.

From BBC

Rather than passing a law, the government opted for a national agreement with schools, parents and teachers, arguing this would secure buy‑in and bring in the rules quickly without a lengthy legislative battle.

From BBC

Using linked national registers, they followed when men received new psychiatric diagnoses, beginning one year before pregnancy and continuing until the child reached one year of age.

From Science Daily

"She focuses a lot on international challenges, which is very noble, but it's not going to help you win national elections," Svane said.

From Barron's

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency", citing risks to domestic supplies, and Sri Lanka ordered street lights, neon signs and billboard lighting to be switched off.

From Barron's